Bucks County
Covering an area of 622 square miles just north of Philadelphia along the banks of the Delaware River, Bucks County, with a population of 646,538, is the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania.
Founded in November 1682, Bucks County is one of the three original counties created by William Penn. Named after Buckinghamshire in England, it played a significant role in American history, including George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
Address: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 348-6000
Explore our archive of nearly 200 stories about Bucks County’s residents, schools, and businesses below:
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Grand View Health Aims to Finalize St. Luke’s Merger by Year-End
Grand View Health in Sellersville has set a year-end target for completing its merger with Bethlehem-based St. Luke’s University Health Network, writes John George for…
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Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic and Expensively Magnificent Colonial in New Hope
A magnificent colonial home on 3.9 acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. . .…
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Pru Thai Brings Authentic Thai Flavors to Nearby Lambertville
Popular New Jersey Thai restaurant Pru Thai, owned by French Culinary Institute-trained chefs Korn and Chayanee Wongsarochana, opened its third location in nearby Lambertville late…
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Bucks County SPCA Encourages Adopting Older Pets During National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
The Bucks County SPCA is encouraging those looking for a new furry best friend to consider adopting older pets from Pennsylvania shelters and rescues this…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Nominated for Grammy’s Record of Year
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter has been nominated for the Grammy’s Record of the Year and will be up against Taylor Swift and six others for…
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After 40 Years, Dominic’s Shoe Repair in Bensalem Faces Uncertain Future
Dominic’s Shoe Repair, a fixture in Bensalem for nearly 40 years, now faces an uncertain future, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Dominic…
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Warminster’s Tracy Locke Champions Inclusivity in Football Through Comedy
Bucks County native Tracy Locke is spreading the love of football coast to coast as a professional comedian, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Locke…
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Bucks County Breast Cancer Survivor Partners with Nonprofit
Rose Phillips, a Bucks County breast cancer survivor, is dedicated to helping other patients with support from Keith Fenimore and his nonprofit, Main Street, write…
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SCORE Bucks County Mentor Gives Therapist Confidence to Launch Private Practice
Kristen Spear loved psychology since her senior year of high school, but the thought of operating her own therapy practice seemed too daunting. Until recently.…
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Navy Veteran Lew Hansen Continues to Serve Bucks County Through Operation Old Glory
Lew Hansen, a retired Navy veteran, Comcast technical operations supervisor, and flag ambassador for Operation Old Glory replaces worn U.S. flags across Bucks County, writes…
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Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million
Greenwood Racing Inc., the owner of Parx Casino, has expanded its real estate holdings with the acquisition of two office buildings near its Bucks County…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately…
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A ‘Game-Changer’ in Bucks County: Holy Family Awarded $1.3 Million for Expansion of Newtown West Campus
The state has awarded $1,324,800 in grant funding to Holy Family University for the forthcoming expansion of its Newtown West campus. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero…
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Lower Makefield Voters Say Yes to Open Space Funding
On a ballot question Tuesday, Lower Makefield Township residents voted by a two-to-one margin on spending $15 million to preserve open space in the town,…
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Unofficial Election Results in Bucks County Show Trump Defeating Harris by Just 512 Votes
According to a Bucks County spokesperson, unofficial election results show former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by just 512 votes in the…
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Here are the Best Restaurants in Bucks County for Dining Outdoors
Bucks County offers some fantastic outdoor dining experiences where you can enjoy a delicious meal while taking in scenic views and fresh air, writes Kristen…
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This Pipersville Eatery Was Listed as One of the Best Restaurants in America
A Bucks County inn was recently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the entire country, a major milestone for local eateries. Staff writers…
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